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Radiator fan removal
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20 May 2024 11:06 #256010
by me101
2007 Little Jim with cheap mods!
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Hi, just a quick one. The rad fan on my 2007 is not working correctly. Not sure how long it has been this way, never had an overheat problem in the last 6 years, but when pulling the trailer up hills the other day (motorway), temp climbed quite high, then dropped when not having to work as hard. Fan spins freely when engine is cold and hot, so assuming the coupling is seized and not adjusting to the heat? Can this be replaced without removing the radiator itself?
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20 May 2024 12:36 #256011
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
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Yes. I took the fan off mine when I changed the fan belt pulley, it needs a bit of a jiggle to get the cowling off but it is fairly straight forward. I think there might be a guide somewhere, possibly on BigJimny.
To be honest the radiator is very to take out once the fan is off, it's just drain it (plug at the bottom), remove top and bottom pipes (the hardest part) then it's held in on 2 or 3 bolts. Depending on how good you are removing the self tensioning hose clips it's just a few minutes work.
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To be honest the radiator is very to take out once the fan is off, it's just drain it (plug at the bottom), remove top and bottom pipes (the hardest part) then it's held in on 2 or 3 bolts. Depending on how good you are removing the self tensioning hose clips it's just a few minutes work.
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20 May 2024 12:39 #256012
by me101
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Thanks. Can you remember if the bolts were on the back of the fan? Forgot to look yesterday. Also - radio now fitted and working well thanks!
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20 May 2024 12:54 #256013
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
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I can't remember to be honest, it was about 3 years ago.
I am glad the radio is fitted and working well, any problems or Qs, you know where I am.
Robin
I am glad the radio is fitted and working well, any problems or Qs, you know where I am.
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20 May 2024 18:13 #256015
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Radiator fan removal
It is possible to split the fan clutch and top off the silicon oil. It's the same as used in radio control models suspension I think I used 1000 spec.
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21 May 2024 06:12 #256024
by me101
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Thanks, I'll have a look.
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07 Jun 2024 16:07 #256198
by me101
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Just an update. Managed to get the fan off (4 bolts). Split the clutch and replaced the oil. Seems to work fine (quite a bit of motorway and a couple of lanes), but will know for definite when towing the trailer round Wales and it is under load.
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